Alright, people. It’s officially “Yule Shoot Your Eye Out” by Fall Out Boy season. The store shelves are lined with green and red wreaths and peppermint has made its way into every coffee drink. But hey, we’re not complaining. Christmas rocks, and this year, you can take that quite literally. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your punk and alternative friends and family members, idobi Radio has compiled a list of our favorite emo gifts that they are sure to love. So… if you didn’t score My Chemical Romance concert tickets, these 14 gifts are officially the next… Read more »
Thank goodness it’s Friday because that means we’re back with an all-new Fresh 5! Regardless of whether your world is feeling vibrant and full of color or if it’s starting to hit that point of the year where you want to curl up under a pile of blankets and pretend the world doesn’t exist until spring rolls around again, we’ve got the latest and greatest in alternative, metal, indie, and more to soundtrack your mood. While the album releases will inevitably slow down until the start of 2025 (how are we even talking about a new year already?!?), we’ve got… Read more »
New Jersey’s pop-punk up-and-comers Northvale just dropped their new track and music video for “Hang In There, Kid,” which explores a very necessary message about mental health. The track is preceded by the group’s collab with The Dangerous Summer‘s AJ Perdomo, “Already Dead.” Frontman Keith Karol shares, “‘Hang In There Kid’ is a poignant exploration of despair and the brink of giving up, narrated through the lens of someone contemplating the finality of suicide. The song navigates the emotional turmoil and isolation that can lead one to consider such a drastic escape.” Karol adds, “Our collaboration on this song aims… Read more »
Fresh off the release of their cover for “Flagpole Sitta,” The All-American Rejects have shared an acoustic version of “There’s A Place” on social media. Lead vocalist Tyson Ritter can be seen in a scenic garden bathtub with a ukulele in hand strumming along to the 2015 single. The song is actually part of the 2015 movie soundtrack for Miss You Already starring Toni Collette and Drew Barrymore. When sharing across their socials, the band noted, “‘There’s A Place’ is a special song written for those who we wish were with us, and those we will forever carry on our… Read more »
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the upcoming My Chemical Romance Long Live The Black Parade stadium tour. And fans think that more surprises are on the way! Per a post from @endlessnightMCR, there’s a theory that My Chem may have a new video on the way as it seems like there is an unlisted private video on their channel. The band had 163 videos on November 12, but their YouTube channel now says there are 164 videos with no new posts available. Could it be a new song? Or simply a new trailer for the tour? Time will… Read more »
Chri$tian Gate$ stopped by the idobi Radio Studios to talk all about his debut album, NO STRINGS ATTACHED. As for his debut record, Christian is already an RIAA-Gold selling artist from his earlier track “Lost,” which gained viral success on TikTok. NO STRINGS ATTACHED officially dropped independently on November 1, and you can hear his singles in rotation on the free idobi app. The last time Christian came by the studio was to promote his single “I Won’t Beg For You,” which showcased a folkier side to his music. When asked what happened between going that direction then and then the genre-blending… Read more »
A majority of holiday hits are bright and joyful tracks, but Bleachers‘ new release, “Merry Christmas, Please Don’t Call,” is the emo Christmas track we all need. Jack Antonoff‘s musical venture has officially released the track after initially sharing it back in 2022 at the Ally Coalition Talent Show benefit concert. Basically, he has been waiting to gift this melancholy tune for two years. Additionally, on Instagram, Bleachers shared, “It’s finally happened. Finally here in full after popping its head out here and there for years. From tac talent shows to acoustic moments it’s been wanting to come alive. Here… Read more »
Denton, Texas artist Saint Blonde recently signed a record deal with Pale Chord and Rise Records, and are ready to share their glowing indie-rock with the world. Preceded by their label debut “Trendsetter,” the act is ready to share their new single, “Prowl,” with its accompanying music video. Saint Blonde lead vocalist Hunter Fitch explains, “‘Prowl’ is more or less a song about dating, finding yourself again in that process, working on yourself, and the concept of potentially being emotionally or mentally available to date again.” Read more: 6 Alternative Songs That Released This Week Then, Fitch continues, “It’s a… Read more »
After releasing her dazzling album Survival In Motion featuring single, “Greener,” Taylor Acorn is back with a reimagined version of the track featuring country-pop artist Mitchell Tenpenny. Acorn says, “‘Greener’ is one of those songs that I think I’ll be really proud of for a really long time. I hold it so close to my heart and genuinely thought it was perfect — well that was before Mitchell Tenpenny laid down some of the most incredible vocals I’ve ever heard in my life.” She adds, “I’ve been such a big fan of his for years and it’s just so cool… Read more »
On November 6 in the early hours of the morning, the Associated Press called the 2024 presidential election for convicted felon and sexual abuser Donald Trump. Of course, many influential individuals in the music industry took to social media to share their disappointment with the results. Billie Eilish, who had previously used her platform to support current VP Kamala Harris, shared on her Instagram story, “[I]t’s a war on women.” Additionally, Ariana Grande shared, “[H]holding the hand of every person who is feeling the immeasurable heaviness of this outcome today.” As for alternative artists, Daisy Grenade shared, “[N]ever underestimate the… Read more »
